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Madawaska to hold emergency meeting amid sexting allegations against town manager

Madawaska to hold emergency meeting amid sexting allegations against town manager

Presque Isle ramps up enforcement against owners of dangerous buildings

Penobscot County will give $7K to reopen recovery center if Bangor matches it

Maine lawmakers urge Janet Mills to save a Bangor medical provider on the verge of bankruptcy

Maine lawmakers urge Janet Mills to save a Bangor medical provider on the verge of bankruptcy

The bipartisan coalition is calling on Gov. Janet Mills and Maine DHHS to divert millions to Penobscot Community Health Care.

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Waterville plans block party, exhibit to celebrate 50 years of Common Ground Country Fair

Waterville plans block party, exhibit to celebrate 50 years of Common Ground Country Fair

Lawsuit against Maine state troopers will move forward

Lawsuit against Maine state troopers will move forward

Bangor’s assistant city manager is resigning

Bangor’s assistant city manager is resigning

Mainers tell advisory council they’re concerned about data centers — and the risk of missing out

Mainers tell advisory council they’re concerned about data centers — and the risk of missing out

In new documentary, comedian Dane Cook recalls how his brother stole $12M from him to invest in Maine properties and businesses

In new documentary, comedian Dane Cook recalls how his brother stole $12M from him to invest in Maine properties and businesses

New superintendent takes over Belfast-area school district that faces shrinking enrollment

New superintendent takes over Belfast-area school district that faces shrinking enrollment

Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal

Schooners that graced a Maine-themed quarter or hosted Cousteau rest at the bottom of a NYC canal

Maine’s high court rules father can restrict daughter’s church attendance

Maine’s high court rules father can restrict daughter’s church attendance

Maine utility regulators approve Versant management reforms

Maine utility regulators approve Versant management reforms

Latest Obituaries

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LATEST NEWS

A judge blocks Trump’s new bid to curb birthright citizenship, citing Supreme Court precedent

Chicago River bridge gets stuck after lifting for boat to pass

At least 1 person was killed, 6 injured in downtown Minneapolis shooting, hospital officials say

2nd phase of Lockwood Mills redevelopment to add 50 affordable housing units in Waterville

OPINION

Letter: Bobby Charles puts Mainers first

Letter: Bobby Charles puts Mainers first

Letter: Voters should return Tim Nangle to state Senate

Letter: Voters should return Tim Nangle to state Senate

Public Safety

Man dies after shooting outside Lewiston tavern

NH man charged after I-95 construction site crash

Nesting birds started fire at Lee home

NATIONAL NEWS

Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally

The trial over Tupac Shakur’s murder ended with a guilty verdict. But did it bring closure?

Arizona police confirm Tucson gay bar shooting was a hate crime

POLITICS

Troy Jackson fires up supporters and faces questions at Lewiston town hall

Troy Jackson fires up supporters and faces questions at Lewiston town hall

Jared Golden’s bill to extend pause on lobster rules clears House

Jared Golden defies Democrats to save a GOP vote, blindsiding party leaders

Limits of ‘affordability checks’ surface as payments begin to arrive in mailboxes

Defense Department lacks resources to conduct all required cognitive tests, federal report finds

BUSINESS

For lobstermen, prices are up for everything except lobsters

For lobstermen, prices are up for everything except lobsters

Lobsters remain plentiful in Maine, but outside forces cast uncertainty on industry

6 years after sawing his neighbor’s garage in half, Maine man says he’d do it again

Canada backs down on imposing tariffs on Maine lobster

Maine lobstermen warn of ‘devastating’ consequences from Canadian trade war

Today’s paper

GET OUTSIDE AND DO THINGS

I hadn’t fished these Maine ponds in decades. Then I saw all the canoes.

I hadn’t fished these Maine ponds in decades. Then I saw all the canoes.

Maine’s deadliest ATV crashes have something in common

Maine’s deadliest ATV crashes have something in common

Maine bear discovers the perfect napping spot

Maine bear discovers the perfect napping spot

How to go rockhounding for Maine gems and crystals

How to go rockhounding for Maine gems and crystals

SPORTS

Former UMaine standout Zavier Scott signs with Chicago Bears

UMaine football coach pleased with team’s resiliency in season opener win

Former UMaine quarterback Joe Fagnano earns NFL job with Ravens

John Bapst field hockey, St. John Valley football teams won’t play this fall due to low numbers

4 UMaine home football games to be televised on local TV stations

UMaine field hockey opens season at home against 2 nationally ranked teams

OPINION

For public safety, needle exchange programs need stronger limits

Maine Democrats choose to protect and expand power of ordinary people

Maine has a new approach to addiction, and it’s working

With tick-borne illnesses surging, we must strengthen research, prevention, and education

Donald Trump’s trade war is hurting Maine and Canada

It will take more than money to solve Penobscot Community Health Care’s fiscal crisis

Latest news in your region

BANGOR

Bangor won’t clarify if councilor’s spouse can be sworn in to School Committee

Bangor won’t clarify if councilor’s spouse can be sworn in to School Committee

HANCOCK

Tour boat spots great white shark feeding on a seal off MDI

Tour boat spots great white shark feeding on a seal off MDI

MIDCOAST

Man found dead after gunshots reported in Brunswick

Man found dead after gunshots reported in Brunswick

PORTLAND

Woman killed in Portland hit-and-run has been identified

Woman killed in Portland hit-and-run has been identified

AROOSTOOK

Aroostook County teacher’s new business taps into decades-long obsession with native plants

Aroostook County teacher’s new business taps into decades-long obsession with native plants

CENTRAL MAINE

He allegedly set fire to a Lewiston home he shared with his girlfriend

He allegedly set fire to a Lewiston home he shared with his girlfriend

DOWN EAST

Eastport’s only grocery store will close next week

Eastport’s only grocery store will close next week

PISCATAQUIS

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail

YORK

A naked man with a golf club allegedly damaged a Maine lighthouse

A naked man with a golf club allegedly damaged a Maine lighthouse

News

Maine man sentenced to life in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend in Bangor

Police and Courts

Maine man sentenced to life in prison for murder of ex-girlfriend in Bangor

Troy Jackson leans into town halls as an attack on Susan Collins

Elections

Troy Jackson leans into town halls as an attack on Susan Collins

Greater Bangor towns are struggling to get enough candidates to run for public office

Government

Greater Bangor towns are struggling to get enough candidates to run for public office

5 people have used Maine’s new red flag law on their family members so far

State

5 people have used Maine’s new red flag law on their family members so far

Susan Collins says she doesn’t ‘see the need’ for ICE at polling places

Elections

Susan Collins says she doesn’t ‘see the need’ for ICE at polling places

Kalshi bans Ben Midgley for 3 years after he bet on his own gubernatorial run

Elections

Kalshi bans Ben Midgley for 3 years after he bet on his own gubernatorial run

Lawmakers seek solutions after closure of midcoast hospital’s birthing center

State

Lawmakers seek solutions after closure of midcoast hospital’s birthing center

CMP is back with a huge power project and fresh political problems

State

CMP is back with a huge power project and fresh political problems

Decision on $62M Fairmount repair looms as students transition to new Bangor school

Education

Decision on $62M Fairmount repair looms as students transition to new Bangor school

Stonington home baker transforms vacant lot into ‘family dream’ of cafe and market

Business

Stonington home baker transforms vacant lot into ‘family dream’ of cafe and market

Gov. Janet Mills blasts Trump’s trade war with Canada in the country’s biggest newspaper

Politics

Gov. Janet Mills blasts Trump’s trade war with Canada in the country’s biggest newspaper

How a Maine community came together to save its arts center

Culture

How a Maine community came together to save its arts center

Mom of 3-year-old who died in hot car in Milford parking lot pleads guilty to manslaughter

Police and Courts

Mom of 3-year-old who died in hot car in Milford parking lot pleads guilty to manslaughter

Maine joins lawsuit over changes to Title X funding for reproductive healthcare

State

Maine joins lawsuit over changes to Title X funding for reproductive healthcare

License plate-reading cameras have quietly operated in Brewer for 7 years

Police and Courts

License plate-reading cameras have quietly operated in Brewer for 7 years

How 9,400 tons of sand is being used to combat industrial pollution in a Penobscot River cove

How 9,400 tons of sand is being used to combat industrial pollution in a Penobscot River cove

UMaine football builds 21-0 lead in victory over Towson

College Football

UMaine football builds 21-0 lead in victory over Towson

Tom Caron rallies to claim 2nd-straight Maine Senior Amateur Golf Championship

Sports

Tom Caron rallies to claim 2nd-straight Maine Senior Amateur Golf Championship

This Maine town shows how Flock camera opposition has gone national

State

This Maine town shows how Flock camera opposition has gone national

Susan Collins agrees to 4 debates with Troy Jackson

Politics

Susan Collins agrees to 4 debates with Troy Jackson

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs target states with important midterm contests, including Maine

Elections

Canada’s retaliatory tariffs target states with important midterm contests, including Maine

What do you want to know about Bangor City Council candidates?

Government

What do you want to know about Bangor City Council candidates?

Fire chief’s exit clears way for rival Maine mill towns to share a leader

State

Fire chief’s exit clears way for rival Maine mill towns to share a leader

Maine Maritime Academy cuts oceanography and expands into nuclear tech

Education

Maine Maritime Academy cuts oceanography and expands into nuclear tech

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